Within the Dragon Clan Ancient Star.
The instant the Torch Dragon Power appeared, all the dragons were shaken, a tremor stirring deep within their bloodlines.
It was an almost instinctive submission!
"What dragon power has awakened? It actually stirred the bloodlines on our Dragon Clan Ancient Star. What on earth is going on?"
"This power is far too strong."
"Could the long-lost Seven-Colored Heavenly Dragon have reappeared?"
"How is that possible..."
"Besides, the Seven-Colored Heavenly Dragon's power isn't like this."
The dragons discussed it among themselves, but none could explain it.
In the void.
A dragon seated on a massive golden dragon throne said, "There's no need to concern yourselves too much. Focus on preparing the birthday banquet."
"Yes, Dragon King."
"The Dao King Clan will also send representatives to this banquet. Our cooperation with them is at a critical juncture. We cannot let our guard down."
Several Dragon Clan elders exchanged glances and sighed inwardly.
But matters had already come to this, and there was nothing they could do.
"Who knows whether cooperating with the Dao King Clan will bring fortune or disaster?"
"Indeed. The entire Tianyuan Universe knows how the Dao King Clan operates. Working with them is no different from bargaining with a tiger for its skin."
"This is the Dragon King's decision. We have no authority to interfere."
Elsewhere in the universe.
A warship sailed onward.
Chu Kuangren stood on its deck, familiarizing himself with the newly acquired Torch Dragon Power within him, a satisfied smile on his face.
"The Torch Dragon Power is extraordinary indeed."
His lips curved slightly as he gazed into the boundless starry sky, a hint of anticipation in his eyes. "Tianyuan Dragon Clan, can you surprise me?"
Several months later.
In the starry sky hundreds of thousands of kilometers from